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DRUGS MEDIA VIOLENCE
Social Cultural Studies Author DTA
The Oath
In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic games in London 2012....without doping and without drugs in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Would the lure of being the worlds best and being set for life be enough for you to break that oath?
Background
The use of drugs that are banned substances. There exists a covert multi-million pound industry with it’s purpose is to enable sportswomen and men to enhance their performance in order to win.
Group task
Our task is to understand the reasons why some performers are tempted to take drugs.
With that in mind come up with the reasons for taking drugs.Could you put these into
categories on your white boards?
Physiological
To build muscle Increase energy Increase o2 transport Loss of weight Mask an injury Reduce fatigue
Could you put a sporting example next to each one
of these?
As there are several ensure your have a few good examples
that you can recall.
Psychological reasons
To steady nerve To increase aggression To increase motivation
Could you put a sporting
example next to each one of
these?
As there are several ensure your have a few good examples
that you can recall.
Social reasons
Pressure to win, coaches Media pressure Earn big money Fear of failure Win at all costs ethic Belief that everyone is doing it.
Could you put a sporting
example next to each one of
these?
As there are several ensure
your have a few good
examples that you can recall.
Consequences
Morality- Gives an unfair advantage
Health- Can cause sexual /gynaecological problems.
Against the law
Role model- bad example.
Using an example explain the reasons for someone taking drugs and explain the consequences of the actions.(5) She won five medals at
the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney,
Australia Lost all medal Lost status
Had to repay money earned from winning.
Was one of the best of British Bronze in
World champs 1999.
Banned from ever competing in the
Olympics. Loss of status
Possible arguments for allowing drugs in sport
Arguments against drugs in sport
Solutions
100%ME – programme promoting drug free competitive sport in UK – by info on anti-doping and by promoting pos attitudes and values in sport
WADA – World Anti-Doping Agency – promotes, coordinates and monitors fight against doping in sport at international level with the support of technology.
So what would you do?
Technology and its influence 1948 Harrison Dillard in a time
of...... 10.3 secs
2008 Beijing Usain Bolt 9.69 secs
Media
Inform
Educate
Entertain
Advertise
Positive Impact
Role Model
Increase in lifelong physical activity.
Formats changes in a
positive way to speed up
action
Improvement in standard
Negative Impact
Certain events are unavailable
Myths are stereotypes can be reinforced if
coverage is poor. (Andy Gray)
Media creates sensational trivial
headlines, personal lives.
Reduction in participation, now we watch sports.
Golden triangle
EVENTSSPONSORMEDIA
This last question is one that I want to you to break down and tackle as a 10 marker.
First do the basics of identifying the: Command Word Subject qualifier
Subject Q Has the dependency of each
section of the golden triangle reduced or increased mass participation?
What’s the best example of media and its impact on sport.
Super bowl How long is a game of American
football? 60min How long does it actually last? Super bowl is 4 hours, why? Stops for adverts Stop for the Half time show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p
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Violence in Sport
Violence by participants
What are the possible causes of such acts of violence?
Importance of result Nature of the game, (physical robust, ice
hockey) Sledging, (provocation) Disappointment Crowd behaviour Emotional intensity Cauldron effect. De-humanised view of opposition Win at all costs.
Mob football
Pre 1850
Post 1850
Today
Violence of Spectators
Group notes. Violence of players copied Controversial decision Rival fans chanting abuse By being a large group there is
perception of diminished responsibility.
Alcohol Increase in hype by media.
Heysel and Hillsborough
1985 Heysel
1989-Hillsborough
Solutions